#C13F54 Hex Color
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#c13f54 is a saturated brick red that balances intense energy with a grounded, rustic aesthetic. Because it is highly pigmented, it functions best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a large background. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray for visual balance. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring your design meets basic accessibility standards.
Questions about #c13f54
What is #c13f54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c13f54 is rgb(193, 63, 84), in HSL hsl(350, 51%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 56%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c13f54?
Is #c13f54 suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #c13f54 as a large background fill because its high pigmentation can quickly overwhelm the viewer and create accessibility issues. It functions best as a deliberate 10% accent color used for buttons, iconography, or borders to draw attention.
Is #c13f54 readable on white or black?
#c13f54 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.